Somalia: Economy Without StateInternational African Institute, 2003 - 206 pages In the wake of the collapse of the Somali government in 1991, a "second" or "informal" economy based on trans-border trade and smuggling is thriving. While focusing primarily on pastoral and agricultural markets, Peter D. Little demonstrates that the Somalis are resilient and opportunistic and that they use their limited resources effectively. While it is true that many Somalis live in the shadow of brutal warlords and lack access to basic health care and education, Little focuses on those who have managed to carve out a productive means of making ends meet under difficult conditions and emphasizes the role of civic culture even when government no longer exists. Exploring questions such as, Does statelessness necessarily mean anarchy and disorder? Do money, international trade, and investment survive without a state? Do pastoralists care about development and social improvement? This book describes the complexity of the Somali situation in the light of international terrorism. |
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... ( Mohamed Zubeyr ) reaction was the same : to forcefully restrict Harti trade activities and settlements in the region and to isolate Harti- controlled Kismayo town from lucrative interior markets ( see Chapter 3 ) . Is history repeating ...
... Mohamed Zubeyr and the Harti generally vary in their economic pursuits , which in turn reflect important rural and urban differences . The Mohamed Zubeyr , who inhabit much of rural Afmadow District and a territory extending more than ...
... Mohamed Zubeyr . In the border- lands the Aulihan dominate the membership of the Hagar District Council , but the Mohamed Zubeyr control the council of neighboring Afmadow District . Both councils have contrasting views over the proper ...
Contents
Introduction to a stateless economy | 2 |
A land of livestock | 22 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
Copyright | |
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